In the aftermath of a contentious election, it’s important for each of us to reflect and reaffirm our core values of inclusiveness, support, health and healing. This is important not only in our roles as educators and caregivers, but also in our personal lives as we look to find a positive path forward together.

Academic Health Center Information Systems (AHC-IS) is currently testing compliance and security with the new Apple macOS (Sierra) to meet HIPAA standards. Even though you may receive notifications to update to Sierra, you should wait until AHC-IS initiates the upgrade. Updates to AHC-IS supported computers are expected in early November.

Research ethics statement: Add to your website

To help raise awareness of the University’s commitment to research ethics, the AHC web team has developed the following website resources for you:

The strategic plan will guide the activities of the Academic Health Center Office of Communications as we work to advance the goals and priorities of each of our schools/colleges and centers while also supporting the broader goals of the University’s strategic plan.

Employee Spotlight

Seanne Falconer

Seanne Falconer was nominated by Maddie Poppke who said, "Seanne Falconer came to the University of Minnesota only a year ago, but has already made her mark on the Masonic Cancer Center.Under her leadership, new initiatives are taking shape; from easier and more timely access to cancer center data and clinical trial process improvement, creating new avenues for internal funding opportunities, to a marketing campaign to refresh the MCC's logo and create a social media presence. Additionally she is fostering inter-discipline collaboration and strengthening existing relationships with other University of Minnesota research institutions and centers."

Share AHC awards, events and news internally

AHC News Capsules is a monthly newsletter sent to Academic Health Center faculty and staff. AHC-wide opportunities, awards, events and news items submitted by the third Wednesday of the month are considered for inclusion.